Muhammad Irfan Khan | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Irfan Khan | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China | China

Muhammad Irfan Khan is a dedicated ML Security Engineer, researcher, and academic professional specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and image processing, currently pursuing his M.S. in Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu. He has worked as a Machine Learning & Security Engineer at Victoriam.ai Solution, USA, where he developed threat detection models and optimized real-time security frameworks, and as a Research Intern at LinkDoc Technology, contributing to medical image segmentation advancements. At Namal University, Pakistan, he gained substantial experience as a Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and Lab Engineer, supporting AI/ML research, supervising projects, and co-authoring multiple peer-reviewed publications. His research contributions include journal articles such as “Genetic Algorithm Based Hybrid Deep Learning Framework for Stability Prediction of ABO3 Perovskites in Solar Cell Applications” (Energies, 2025), “Forecasting Fluctuations in Cryptocurrency Trading Volume Using a Hybrid LSTM-DQN Reinforcement Learning” (Digital Finance Journal, 2025), “Machine Learning-Powered Malware Detection in Encrypted IoT Traffic” (IEEE Journal of IoT, 2024), and “Decoding Emotions: U-Net-Driven Pattern Recognition for fMRI Analysis” (IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 2025), along with conference proceedings in ICICT and IBCAST. He has served as a reviewer for international journals and conferences, including Computational Economics (Springer), Scientific Reports (Nature), and AAAI-26. His technical strengths span deep learning, reinforcement learning, cybersecurity, computer vision, and data-driven optimization, while also excelling in leadership and collaborative research. Despite his growing recognition, his current Scopus/Google Scholar profile records 2 documents reflecting his early yet impactful stage in research.

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Featured Publication

Wali, S., Khan, M. I., & Zulfiqar, N. (2025). Forecasting fluctuations in cryptocurrency trading volume using a hybrid LSTM–DQN reinforcement learning. Digital Finance Journal.

 

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.

Publication Profile

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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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