Mr. Zhenyu Liu | Simulation Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Zhenyu Liu is a master’s degree candidate at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, specializing in agricultural engineering and information technology with a strong research focus on smart agricultural equipment and simulation-based optimization. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI and Scopus, accompanied by documented citations and available research records. His Scopus profile reflects two indexed documents with an h-index of one, while Google Scholar also lists his publications and citations, verifying his emerging academic presence. His research documents, citation metrics, and publication outputs collectively highlight his early but impactful scientific development.

Publication Profile

Scopus

Education Background

Zhenyu Liu is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, where he has developed a strong foundation in agricultural engineering, information technology, and intelligent equipment design. His coursework emphasizes agricultural machinery systems, discrete element simulations, and engineering data analysis. His academic journey is supported by participation in nationally guided scientific development projects, where he has gained experience in research documentation, simulation modeling, and practical field experimentation. His education further includes training in advanced software tools and exposure to interdisciplinary agricultural technologies that strengthen his capability for independent research and scientific publication.

Professional Experience

Zhenyu Liu has developed his professional experience through active involvement in research tasks within a Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project, where he contributed to simulation design, model calibration, and mechanical interface analysis. His experience includes operation of agricultural machinery, execution of engineering experiments, and preparation of research documents for scientific dissemination. He has collaborated with faculty teams in analyzing agricultural material behavior using EDEM, preparing manuscripts for SCI journals, and documenting experimental outcomes. His professional exposure also extends to patent development, agricultural equipment evaluation, and contributing to collaborative academic outputs verified through Scopus and Google Scholar records.

Awards and Honors

Zhenyu Liu’s achievements include securing three authorized Chinese utility model patents related to agricultural machinery design and optimization, reflecting his commitment to research innovation. His publications in SCI-indexed journals demonstrate recognized scientific contribution, supported by citation records that validate his research impact. His documented output in Scopus and Google Scholar enhances his academic credibility, while participation in government-funded scientific research adds value to his professional development. Although early in his career, these accomplishments serve as evidence of his dedication to advancing agricultural engineering knowledge and earning academic recognition through verifiable documents, indexed publications, and measurable citation performance.

Research Focus

Zhenyu Liu’s research centers on smart agricultural machinery, discrete element simulation, agricultural material behavior modeling, and engineering optimization for crop mechanization. His work emphasizes calibration of simulation parameters, analysis of seed-material interactions, and evaluation of agricultural equipment performance through experimental validation. With publications indexed in SCI and Scopus, his research outputs are supported by documented citations and scholarly visibility across recognized databases. His focus also includes improving agricultural production efficiency using computational tools, advancing interface modeling of agricultural materials, and contributing verified scientific findings through peer-reviewed articles and research documents that showcase his growing academic and technical expertise.

Publications

Liu, Z., Yan, J., Liu, F., & Wang, L. (2025). Calibration and testing of discrete element simulation parameters for the presoaked Cyperus esculentus L. rubber interface using EDEM. Agronomy. Cited by documented sources in Scopus.

Yan, J., Liu, Z., & Liu, F. (2025). Calibration and analysis of seeding parameters of soaked Cyperus esculentus L. seeds. Applied Sciences. Cited by one Scopus-indexed article.

Prof. Dr. Cesar Hernando Valencia Niño | Evolutionary Computation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Cesar Hernando Valencia Niño | Director of Master on Data Analytics and Intelligent Systems | Santo Tomas University Bucaramanga | Colombia

Cesar Hernando Valencia Niño is a distinguished researcher in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics, and intelligent control systems. His work integrates machine learning algorithms with mechanical and electrical engineering to develop predictive, inferential, and adaptive systems applied to robotics, biomedical devices, industrial automation, and human–machine interaction. As leader of a Category A research group, he has contributed significantly to interdisciplinary applications of AI in areas such as prosthetics, echo state networks, autonomous systems, and biomedical forecasting. His portfolio includes contributions to the advancement of industrial robotics, machine design, neuroevolutionary computation, magnetorheological systems, and control architectures for UAVs and prosthetics. With active participation in 25 research and innovation projects, he has produced 17 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 book chapters, 12 industrial prototypes, 7 documented innovations, and 5 patents. He is also a recognized reviewer of top-tier indexed journals and has directed theses across undergraduate to doctoral levels. Valencia Niño has presented his work in more than 30 knowledge dissemination events, demonstrating strong engagement in academic and scientific communities. His citation impact reflects growing international recognition: Scopus reports 45 citations from 44 documents with 17 indexed publications and an h-index of 4, while Google Scholar attributes 96 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 2. His research continues to bridge artificial intelligence with engineering solutions for complex, real-world challenges, emphasizing innovation, automation, and intelligent system design.

Featured Publications

Valencia, C. H., Vellasco, M. M. B. R., & Figueiredo, K. (2023). Echo State Networks: Novel reservoir selection and hyperparameter optimization model for time series forecasting. Neurocomputing, 545, 126317.

Valencia Niño, C. H. (2011). Modelo de optimización en la gestión de inventarios mediante algoritmos genéticos. ITECKNE: Innovación e Investigación en Ingeniería, 8(2), 156–162.

Valencia, C. H., Vellasco, M. M. B. R., & Figueiredo, K. T. (2014). Trajectory tracking control using echo state networks for the CoroBot’s arm. In Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 2.

Valencia, C. H., Vellasco, M., Tanscheit, R., & Figueiredo, K. T. (2015). Magnetorheological damper control in a leg prosthesis mechanical. In Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 3.

Valencia Niño, C. H., & Dutra, M. S. (2010). Estado del arte de los vehículos autónomos sumergibles alimentados por energía solar. ITECKNE, 7(1), 46–53.