Mr. Junde Lu | Artificial Neural Networks | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Junde Lu | Artificial Neural Networks | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Information Science and Technology University | China

Mr. Junde Lu is a promising early-career researcher specializing in optical communication systems and signal processing, with a focus on developing efficient equalization algorithms for high-speed data transmission. His research interests center around enhancing the performance and reliability of optical communication links through advanced digital signal processing and AI-empowered equalization methods. He has contributed to the design of low-complexity receiver-side equalizers and has explored the potential of machine learning in nonlinear compensation for coherent optical systems. His scholarly contributions have been published in reputable international journals and conferences, particularly within the fields of photonics and communication technology. Junde Lu has authored and co-authored several scientific documents, with a citation record demonstrating growing recognition in his domain. According to Scopus and Google Scholar metrics, his academic record includes 13 research documents, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, highlighting his emerging influence in optical communication research. His collaborative works with distinguished researchers underscore his commitment to advancing next-generation high-speed optical transmission technologies.

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Featured Publications

Lu, J., Sun, Y., Qin, J., & Lu, G.-W. (2025). A low-complexity receiver-side lookup table equalization method for high-speed short-reach IM/DD transmission systems. Photonics.

Chen, L., Sun, Y., Shi, J., Lu, J., & Qin, J. (2025). Exploring 400 Gbps/λ and beyond with AI-accelerated silicon photonic slow-light technology. Photonics.

Mr. Sachin Sravan Kumar Komati | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Sachin Sravan Kumar Komati | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

AI Engineer | Florida International University | United States

Sachin Sravan Kumar Komati is an accomplished researcher in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, specializing in biomedical applications, particularly in gastrointestinal disease diagnosis, cancer prognosis, and postoperative complication prediction. His research integrates deep learning, computer vision, and multimodal AI frameworks to develop intelligent healthcare solutions. He has contributed significantly to the fields of predictive analytics, medical imaging, and surgical AI, creating advanced models using LSTM, Vision Transformers, and Autoencoders for enhanced diagnostic precision. His works explore AI-driven insights in clinical and imaging datasets, focusing on improving real-time disease detection and patient-specific treatment strategies. Sachin’s scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals such as PLOS One, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Critical Care Medicine, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His research has earned global recognition through multiple conference acceptances, including at ACG, AASLD, and UEG Week. According to Google Scholar, he has received 2 citations, with an h-index of 1 and an i10-index of 0, reflecting his emerging influence in AI-driven healthcare research. His Scopus metrics also indicate growing visibility and scholarly impact. Sachin’s research continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical decision-making and medical imaging, aiming to bridge the gap between AI innovation and patient-centered healthcare.

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Featured Publications

Boppana, S. H., Tyagi, D., Komati, S. S. K., Boppana, S. L., Raj, R., & Mintz, C. D. (2025). AI-delirium guard: Predictive modeling of postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients. PLOS One, 20(6), e0322032.

Boppana, S. H., Thota, M., Maddineni, G., Komati, S. S. K., Aakash, F., & Dang, A. K. (2025). Enhancing gastrointestinal bleeding detection in wireless capsule endoscopy using convolutional autoencoders. American College of Gastroenterology, 120(10S2).

Boppana, S. H., Chitturi, R. H., Komati, S. S. K., Raj, R., & Mintz, C. D. (2025). DiabCompSepsAI: Integrated AI model for early detection and prediction of postoperative complications in diabetic patients using a Random Forest Classifier. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(20), 7173.

Boppana, S. H., Thota, M., Maddineni, G., Komati, S. S. K., & Mintz, C. D. (2025). Predictive modeling of GI disease: GastroEndo-Seq for progression and outcome forecasting. Gastroenterology, 120(10S2).

Boppana, S. H., Thota, M., Maddineni, G., Komati, S. S. K., & Mintz, C. D. (2025). Vision Transformer-based framework for risk stratification and prognostic assessment in gastrointestinal lesion management. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 120(10S2).

soheila nazari | neural network | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. soheila nazari | neural network | Best Researcher Award

university faculty, shahid beheshti university, Iran

🎓 Dr. Soheila Nazari is a dedicated researcher and expert in Digital Electronics and Neuromorphic Computing, with a particular focus on bio-inspired systems. With a PhD from Amirkabir University of Technology, she has contributed extensively to the fields of spiking neural networks and neuron-astrocyte interactions. Dr. Nazari’s research has been published in top scientific journals, making significant strides in the development of digital and bio-inspired neural systems.

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Strengths for the Award:

  1. Educational Background: Soheila Nazari has a strong academic foundation with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Digital Electronics from prestigious institutions like Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran. Her high GPAs and excellent thesis scores (19.5, 20, and 20) demonstrate her commitment and expertise in her field.
  2. Innovative Research: Her Ph.D. thesis focuses on creating a mapping between two spiking neural networks to enable cognitive abilities, which is highly innovative and relevant in the field of neuromorphic computing and artificial intelligence.
  3. Publications in High-Impact Journals: She has several high-quality publications in respected journals, such as Neural Networks and Neuroscience Letters. Her research on neuron-astrocyte interactions and neuromorphic circuits is cutting-edge and aligns with current trends in neuro-inspired computational systems.
  4. Interdisciplinary Work: Soheila’s work spans across multiple fields including digital electronics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering, showcasing her versatility and capability to work on interdisciplinary projects.
  5. Applications in Healthcare: Her involvement in the diagnostic value of impedance imaging systems in breast mass detection indicates that her research has real-world applications, particularly in healthcare, which enhances the societal impact of her work.

Areas for Improvement:

  1. Collaborations: While her research is strong, increasing her network through collaborations with international researchers or labs could enhance her visibility and broaden the impact of her work.
  2. Further Application of Research: While her publications are impressive, more practical applications or real-world implementations of her research could bolster her profile further, especially in translating neuromorphic computing models into usable technologies.
  3. Diversity of Research Topics: While she excels in neuromorphic computing, branching out into other emerging areas like quantum computing or deeper AI-related projects could further diversify her research portfolio.

Education

📚 Dr. Soheila Nazari holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) from Razi University of Kermanshah, Iran (2008-2012), followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Digital Electronics from Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2012-2014 and 2015-2018 respectively). Her academic performance has been outstanding, with a series of high-grade theses centered around neural networks and bio-inspired systems.

Experience

💻 Throughout her academic and professional career, Dr. Nazari has specialized in digital implementations of neuromorphic circuits and neuron-astrocyte interaction models. Her research experience spans numerous projects aimed at developing hardware-friendly solutions for neuromorphic applications, making her a pioneer in the digital neuromorphic circuit design field.

Research Focus

🧠 Dr. Nazari’s research primarily revolves around neuromorphic computing, bio-inspired stimulations, and digital implementations of spiking neural networks. Her work explores how neuron-astrocyte interactions can be used in hardware designs to model complex cognitive functions, and she has developed new methods for synaptic plasticity and signal processing in neural networks.

Awards and Honours

🏆 Dr. Nazari has earned recognition for her academic achievements, receiving top scores in her thesis work during her M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies. She continues to contribute to prestigious scientific conferences and journals, establishing herself as a leading voice in neuromorphic computing and digital electronics.

Publication Top Notes

📄 Dr. Nazari has published extensively in international journals, covering topics like digital neuron-astrocyte interactions, bio-inspired stimulators, and neuromorphic circuits. Her work is highly cited, reflecting its impact in the field.

A digital neuromorphic circuit for a simplified model of astrocyte dynamics (2014), Neuroscience Letters, cited by 85 articles.

A digital implementation of neuron–astrocyte interaction for neuromorphic applications (2015), Neural Networks, cited by 125 articles.

A novel digital implementation of neuron–astrocyte interactions (2015), Journal of Computational Electronics, cited by 70 articles.

Multiplier-less digital implementation of neuron–astrocyte signalling on FPGA (2015), Neurocomputing, cited by 95 articles.

A multiplier-less digital design of a bio-inspired stimulator to suppress synchronized regime in a large-scale, sparsely connected neural network (2015), Neural Computing and Applications, cited by 60 articles.

Conclusion:

Soheila Nazari is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her academic excellence, cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary work, and significant contributions to both neuromorphic computing and healthcare applications make her highly deserving of recognition. By focusing on international collaborations and translating her research into practical innovations, she could further solidify her standing as a leading researcher in her field.

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.

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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”