Dr. Aiai Wang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Aiai Wang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral student, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China

Ai-Ai Wang is a passionate and dedicated young researcher born in March 1998 in Langfang, Hebei Province, China. A proud member of the Communist Party of China (CPC), she is currently based at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), where she serves as the Secretary of the 16th Party Branch, 4 Zhaizhai. With a solid academic foundation in mining and civil engineering, Ai-Ai has excelled in both academic and research spheres, contributing significantly to digital and intelligent mining technologies. Her work emphasizes physical dynamics in tailings sand cementation and filling, showing strong potential for innovation in sustainable mining practices.

Publication Profile

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🎓Education Background:

Ai-Ai Wang completed her Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from North China University of Science and Technology in 2021. She further pursued her Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (2021.09–2024.06), affiliated with the School of Civil and Resource Engineering.

🛠️Professional Experience:

Alongside her academic journey, Ai-Ai has undertaken significant responsibilities, currently serving as Secretary of the Party Branch at USTB. Her leadership extends beyond administration into collaborative research projects, software development, and patent contributions under renowned mentors such as Prof. Cao Shuai. She has played vital roles in developing intelligent systems for mining operations, reinforcing her multidisciplinary strengths.

🏅Awards and Honors:

Ai-Ai Wang has been recognized extensively for her academic and research excellence. Notable accolades include the “Top Ten Academic Stars” at USTB (2023), a National Scholarship for Master’s Degree Students (2022), the prestigious Taishan Iron and Steel Scholarship (2023), and multiple First-Class Academic Scholarships from USTB. She was twice named an Outstanding Three-Good Graduate Student and honored by her school as an outstanding individual. Moreover, she has received scientific awards such as the First Prize from the China Gold Association and the Second Prize from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry for her impactful contributions to green and safe mining.

🔬Research Focus:

Ai-Ai Wang’s research is rooted in advanced techniques of tailings sand cementation, intelligent filling systems, and digital mining. She explores the structural stability of backfills, application of nanomaterials, and CT-based 3D modeling of internal structures. Her work blends civil engineering, environmental safety, and digital innovation, aiming to enhance sustainability and efficiency in modern mining. She also contributes to cutting-edge software systems and patented technologies for mining design and operation support.

📝Conclusion:

Ai-Ai Wang stands out as a promising engineer and researcher whose academic achievements, professional dedication, and innovative research in intelligent mining set a high standard for future civil and mining engineers. Her trajectory reflects not just technical mastery but a deep commitment to sustainable and smart engineering solutions in the mining industry.

📚Top Publications with Details

Effect of height to diameter ratio on dynamic characteristics of cemented tailings backfills with fiber reinforcement through impact loading – Construction and Building Materials, 2022
Cited by: 26 articles
Influence of types and contents of nano cellulose materials as reinforcement on stability performance of cementitious tailings backfill – Construction and Building Materials, 2022
Cited by: 20 articles
Quantitative analysis of pore characteristics of nanocellulose reinforced cementitious tailings fills using 3D reconstruction of CT images – Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023
Cited by: 12 articles

 

Mr. Ali Beikmohammadi | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Beikmohammadi | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

PhD Researcher, Stockholm University, Sweden

👨‍💻 Ali Beikmohammadi is a dedicated researcher in Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, and Federated Learning. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Sciences at Stockholm University, Sweden, he has made remarkable contributions to AI research, publishing 15+ papers in top-tier conferences and journals. With a strong foundation in stochastic optimization, telecommunications, and cyber-physical systems, Ali has worked on various industry projects and supervised 30+ Master’s students. His expertise extends to high-performance computing, AI applications in healthcare, and distributed learning, making him a highly influential figure in AI research. 🚀

Publication Profile

Education

🎓 Ali holds a Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Sciences (2021–Present) from Stockholm University, Sweden, where he focuses on sample-efficient reinforcement learning and AI-driven optimization. He earned an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Digital Electronic Systems) (2017–2019) from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, specializing in deep learning for plant classification. His B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) (2013–2017) from Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran, involved research on license plate recognition using computer vision. 📚

Experience

💡 With extensive research and industry collaborations, Ali has supervised 30+ Master’s students at Stockholm University and Karolinska Institutet, applying AI to healthcare, recommendation systems, forecasting, and network optimization. He has also instructed 91 students in Health Informatics courses, focusing on time-series analysis, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. His industry collaborations include Scania CV AB, Hitachi Energy, and the University of California, where he played key roles in algorithm design, pipeline development, and AI-driven performance optimization. 🤖

Awards and Honors

🏆 Ali’s exceptional contributions to AI and engineering have earned him prestigious scholarships such as the Lars Hierta Memorial Foundation Scholarship (2025) and the Rhodins, Elisabeth, and Herman Memory Scholarship (2024). He is a member of the Iran National Elites Foundation and has received the Outstanding Paper Award at the 5th ICSPIS’19 Conference. His academic excellence is further highlighted by ranking 1st in GPA during his B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies. 🌟

Research Focus

🔬 Ali’s research revolves around Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, and Federated Learning, with a strong emphasis on stochastic optimization, telecommunications, and cyber-physical systems. His recent work explores teacher-assisted reinforcement learning, federated learning without data similarity constraints, and cost-sensitive AI models for industrial applications. His contributions aim to enhance AI’s efficiency, scalability, and applicability across domains like healthcare, robotics, and automation. ⚙️

Conclusion

🌍 Ali Beikmohammadi is an accomplished AI researcher, educator, and industry collaborator pushing the frontiers of Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, and Federated Learning. With multiple high-impact publications, prestigious awards, and hands-on experience in AI-driven solutions, he continues to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world AI applications. His passion for cutting-edge AI innovations positions him as a leading voice in modern AI research. 🚀✨

Publications

Comprehensive Analysis of Random Forest and XGBoost Performance with SMOTE, ADASYN, and GNUS Upsampling under Varying Imbalance Levels

TA-Explore: Teacher-assisted exploration for facilitating fast reinforcement learning – Published at International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS) (2023)Paper Link

Comparing NARS and Reinforcement Learning: An Analysis of ONA and Q-Learning AlgorithmsArtificial General Intelligence Conference (2023)Paper Link

Human-inspired framework to accelerate reinforcement learningarXiv (2023)Paper Link

Compressed federated reinforcement learning with a generative modelECML-PKDD (2024)Paper Link

On the Convergence of Federated Learning Algorithms without Data SimilarityIEEE Transactions on Big Data (2024)Paper Link

Parallel Momentum Methods Under Biased Gradient EstimationsIEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems (2025)Paper Link

A Cost-Sensitive Transformer Model for Prognostics Under Highly Imbalanced Industrial DataarXiv (2024)Paper Link

Qiang Fan | Artificial Neural Networks | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qiang Fan | Artificial Neural Networks | Best Researcher Award

engineer , Huazhong Institute of Electro-Optics, China

🧑‍🔬 Dr. Qiang Fan is a senior engineer at the Huazhong Institute of Electro-Optics. He earned his Ph.D. from Wuhan University in 2017. Specializing in algorithm research, Dr. Fan focuses on image processing, infrared small target detection and recognition, target tracking, and deploying these algorithms on embedded platforms. His innovative work has led to significant advancements in automatic detection, recognition, and consistent tracking of small targets amidst complex backgrounds.

Profile

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Education

🎓 Dr. Qiang Fan completed his Ph.D. at Wuhan University in 2017. His academic journey has been characterized by a strong focus on algorithm research in image processing and related fields.

Experience

🔬 Dr. Qiang Fan has extensive experience as a senior engineer at the Huazhong Institute of Electro-Optics. His work primarily involves the development and deployment of image processing algorithms, particularly for infrared small target detection, recognition, and tracking. He has successfully applied for 14 invention patents, with 5 already authorized, demonstrating his innovative contributions to the field.

Research Interests

🧠 Dr. Qiang Fan’s research interests include image processing, infrared small target detection and recognition, target tracking, and the deployment of image processing algorithms on embedded platforms. His work focuses on enhancing target detection and robust tracking in complex backgrounds, addressing challenges such as occlusion and environmental interference.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Qiang Fan has applied for 14 invention patents, with 5 authorized, showcasing his contributions to technological advancements. His published research in prestigious SCI journals highlights his impact and recognition in the field of image processing and target detection.

Publications

“Automatic Detection and Recognition of Infrared Small Targets in Sea-Sky Backgrounds”

“Robust Tracking of Small Targets in Complex Backgrounds”

“Deployment of Image Processing Algorithms on Embedded Platforms”