Mrs. Ionela Chereja | Privacy of data | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Ionela Chereja | Privacy of data | Best Researcher Award

Data Engineer and Doctoral student, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Ionela Chereja is a dedicated Data Engineer and doctoral student at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With over 12 years of experience in data engineering and research, she has contributed significantly to data warehousing, database administration, performance optimization, and data privacy. Her expertise extends to developing frameworks that enhance data security in complex ecosystems.

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🎓 Academic Background:

Ionela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Databases (Data Science). She is currently pursuing her Ph.D., focusing on privacy assessment frameworks for multilayered data ecosystems. Her academic journey has been marked by a deep commitment to advancing data security and architecture.

💼 Professional Experience:

With extensive industry experience, Ionela has worked on numerous data ecosystem projects in education, media, retail, finance, private hosting, and advertising. She has been instrumental in developing data storage solutions that balance performance and privacy while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Ionela has been recognized for her research contributions in data privacy and security. Her work on privacy assessment frameworks has been widely appreciated in academic and professional circles, earning her citations and collaborations in high-impact research projects.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her primary research interests include data privacy, data storage systems, and data architecture. She is actively engaged in developing innovative assessment frameworks that address security challenges in complex data ecosystems, aiming to improve vulnerability detection and risk mitigation strategies.

🔎 Conclusion:

Ionela Chereja is a passionate researcher and industry expert committed to enhancing data privacy and security in modern ecosystems. Through her academic and professional journey, she continues to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, making valuable contributions to the field of data engineering.

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Zhe PENG | Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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.

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🎓 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