Prof. Li Zou | Intelligent Computing | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Li Zou | Intelligent Computing | Women Researcher Award

Supervisor | Dalian Jiaotong University | China

Prof. Li Zou is a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor specializing in computer science and mechanical engineering, with research focused on intelligent computing, computer vision, big data analytics, and fatigue analysis of welded structures. His work integrates advanced machine learning models, physics-informed neural networks, and soft computing techniques to enhance fatigue life prediction and structural reliability. He has contributed significantly to damage detection in wind turbine blades and intelligent modeling of engineering systems. His research impact is reflected in Scopus metrics with over 837 citations across 50 documents and an h-index of 13, alongside strong visibility on Google Scholar, demonstrating sustained academic influence and innovation.

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Featured Publications

An improved method of AUD-YOLO for surface damage detection of wind turbine blades
– Scientific Reports, 2025

Ultrasonic bonding with variable amplitude fuzzy control based on force signals
– Journal of Reinforced Plastics, 2025

Method of weld pool processing for defect recognition
– Materials Today Communications, 2025

Thermal-assisted underwater friction stir welding study
– Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2025

Augmentation method of fatigue data based on CTGAN
– Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2025

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Xie | intelligence systems | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Xie | intelligence systems | Best Researcher Award

School of Information Science and Technology / Sanda University, China

Dr. Feng Xie is an accomplished Associate Professor at the School of Information Science and Technology, Sanda University, China . With a career that bridges academia and industry, he has been at the forefront of intelligent transportation systems, urban mobility, and smart city innovations. As a tech entrepreneur and researcher, he has led over 500 consultancy projects globally and holds numerous patents and software copyrights. His expertise spans traffic management, AI applications, IoT, and big data analytics, with significant contributions that have earned him prestigious awards and talent program recognitions.

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🎓 Education Background:

Dr. Xie earned his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore , in 2002 and completed his postdoctoral research at Tongji University, China , in 2005. His academic foundation is rooted in transportation engineering, computer science, and intelligent systems, providing the basis for his interdisciplinary approach to research and technology deployment.

💼 Professional Experience:

Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Shanghai Shanda University, Dr. Xie has also been the founder of Shanghai Van-Chance Trans. Technologies (2010–2022), where he led large-scale smart transportation projects across Asia. He worked extensively with government and industry partners, such as Singapore’s Land Transport Authority and IKEA, and directed projects like the world’s largest underground parking facility. He has also held leadership roles in cross-border technology associations and has developed systems used in cities like Beijing, Hangzhou, and Wuhan.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Dr. Feng Xie has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the IES Engineering Achievement Award in 2004 for his contributions to Singapore’s i-Transport project and the Shanghai Science Progress Award in 2013. He has also been selected for elite talent programs such as the Shanghai “3310” Overseas High-level Talent Program and Nanjing “321” Leading Technology Entrepreneurship Talent Program. His innovative work has resulted in 5 patents and 9 software copyrights, solidifying his impact in both academic and applied research domains.

🧠 Research Focus:

Dr. Xie’s research is centered on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), AI-driven traffic management, smart parking, indoor positioning, urban planning, and emerging tech applications in IoT and quantitative finance. His efforts in traffic simulation, traveler behavior modeling, and data-driven urban development have influenced policies and technologies in smart mobility across multiple major cities. He has collaborated with Tongji University, published in Transportation Research Board journals, and contributed to key projects with global relevance.

✅ Conclusion:

With a unique blend of academic rigor and entrepreneurial innovation, Dr. Feng Xie exemplifies leadership in intelligent systems and sustainable urban technology 🌍. His work has profoundly shaped how modern cities approach mobility, data analytics, and smart infrastructure development. He continues to push the boundaries of AI, transportation science, and cross-border collaboration, earning him a rightful nomination for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Top Publications :

PDCG-Enhanced CNN for Pattern Recognition in Time Series Data
Journal: Elsevier – Expert Systems with Applications
Year: 2022 | Cited by: 38 articles

Modeling Traveler Behavior Using Hybrid RP/SP Data and Path-Size Logit Models
Journal: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Year: 2012 | Cited by: 65 articles

AI-Based Traffic Incident Management Systems: A Case Study of Singapore’s i-Transport Project
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Year: 2014 | Cited by: 79 articles

Urban Traffic Simulation Using GPS Data Fusion and Adaptive Signal Optimization
Journal: Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE
Year: 2016 | Cited by: 45 articles

Smart Parking Systems Powered by IoT and AI: A Case Study of Guinness Record Facility
Journal: Sensors (MDPI)
Year: 2020 | Cited by: 54 articles