Mr. Ahmed Hamet Sidi | Robotics Systems | Research Excellence Award
Teacher | University of Djillali Liabes | Niger
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Teacher | University of Djillali Liabes | Niger
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Chungbuk National University | South Korea
Mr. Muhammad UmerApplied Sciences Farooq is a Mechanical Engineer and research-oriented professional specializing in machine design, fracture mechanics, experimental mechanics, and structural analysis, with strong expertise in fatigue behavior, finite element analysis, and automation systems. He has demonstrated practical engineering impact through industrial projects, including high-rise structural systems and innovative mechanical designs, alongside active research in fatigue resistance and material performance. His technical proficiency spans ANSYS, MATLAB, and CAD tools, supporting both analytical and experimental investigations. With 14 citations, 4 documents, and an h-index of 1, his growing research contributions.
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Professor | Hydrological Bureau (Information Center), Huaihe River Commission | China
Prof. Dr. Kai Wang, is Senior Engineer and Vice Director at the Hydrologic Bureau of the Huaihe River Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, China. He specializes in hydrological modeling, integrated water resources management, flood forecasting, and basinscale water planning. He has led and directed major national projects on probabilistic flood forecasting, water resources simulation, and drought relief systems. Dr. Wang has authored 17 Scopus-indexed documents with 224 citations and an h-index of 8, reflecting strong research impact.
University of Nottingham | United Kingdom
Dr. Mojtaba Ahmadieh Khanesar (PhD, MIET’20, SMIEEE’16, MASME’23) is a distinguished research fellow in optical metrology and machine learning at the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. With extensive international experience in Denmark, Turkey, Iran, and the UK, his research spans metrology, robotics, control systems, AI, and machine learning. He earned his Ph.D. in Control Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, with a thesis on model reference interval type-2 fuzzy control of SISO nonlinear systems, following an M.Sc. on sliding mode fuzzy control of a rotary inverted pendulum and a B.Sc. in Control Engineering. Dr. Khanesar possesses strong technical expertise in MATLAB, Python, OpenCV, AVR, ARM, Arduino, and robotics platforms including UR5, Baxter, and Sawyer, as well as metrology tools such as laser trackers, laser interferometers, Sensofar, Zygo, and Polytec systems. He has contributed significantly to EPSRC-funded projects including Robodome, HARISOM, and Chattyfactories, supervising PhD and undergraduate students while developing high-accuracy robotic systems and virtual instruments. He also serves as associate editor for Human-Centric Intelligent Systems, Complex and Intelligent Systems, and Energies, contributing to special issues on robust control and electromechanical systems. Dr. Khanesar’s research output includes 110 documents cited 2,363 times, with an h-index of 25, reflecting his significant impact in the field. He has received multiple honors including the Collaborate to Innovate Award, top student awards, and top paper recognitions in IEEE and Robotics journals, and he maintains active memberships in IEEE, ASME, IET, and BCS, demonstrating leadership and influence in engineering and computational intelligence communities worldwide.
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Prof. Xiaodong Feng at Shaoxing University, China
Feng Xiaodong, born in June 1987, is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences. Recognized as one of the first leading talents in Zhejiang Province’s 5246 Talent Project and a young talent under Shaoxing’s Special Branch Plan, he specializes in structural engineering. With an international academic footprint and a strong background in intelligent structural systems, Dr. Feng has led numerous national-level projects and published extensively in high-impact journals. His work integrates innovative structural design with smart technologies, contributing significantly to the advancement of flexible and adaptive engineering solutions. 🌉📚🤖
Feng Xiaodong completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Central South University (2006–2010), followed by a master’s in Solid Mechanics (2010–2012) and a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (2012–2016), under Professor Guo Shaohua. He then pursued postdoctoral research at Zhejiang University (2018–2020) with Professor Luo Yaozhi. His academic training spans mechanics, structural analysis, and intelligent systems, providing a robust foundation for his interdisciplinary research. 📘🎓🔬
Dr. Feng began his academic career at Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences in 2016 as a Lecturer, advancing to Associate Professor and Laboratory Director in 2021. He also served as a visiting scholar at Kyoto University, Japan (2022–2023). Throughout his career, he has led key research initiatives, mentored students, and collaborated with both academic and industrial partners on advanced structural systems. His experience bridges practical engineering applications and cutting-edge research. 🏢👨🏫🌍
Feng Xiaodong has received multiple prestigious awards, including two First Prizes and two Second Prizes from the China Steel Structure Association for technological innovation and scientific progress in large-span structures. He also received honors from the Invention and Entrepreneurship Award and Zhejiang Province. These accolades recognize his contributions to the development, design, and digital construction of complex spatial structures, as well as intelligent construction technologies. His pioneering work in structural mechanics and smart infrastructure has earned both national and regional acclaim. 🏆🏗️
Dr. Feng’s research revolves around flexible, movable, and intelligent structures, integrating AI and machine learning for structural design and health monitoring. His key interests include tensegrity structures, prefabricated systems, large-span spatial structures, and structural dynamics. He also focuses on collaborative structural-material design and building industrialization. His interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical innovation with practical applications, aimed at advancing the construction industry’s automation and intelligence. 🤖🧠🏗️📊
📄 Vibration control and robustness analysis of tensegrity structures via fuzzy dynamic sliding mode control method
🗓️ Year: 2024 | 📚 Journal: Structures | 📊 Cited by: 3
📄 Joint learning of structural and textual information on propagation network by graph attention networks for rumor detection
🗓️ Year: 2024 | 📚 Journal: Applied Intelligence | 📊 Cited by: 1
📄 Structural-topic aware deep neural networks for information cascade prediction
🗓️ Year: 2024 | 📚 Journal: PeerJ Computer Science | 📊 Cited by: 1
Dr. Feng Xiaodong, an Associate Professor at Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences, is a nationally recognized expert in Structural Engineering, specializing in intelligent structures, AI-integrated design, and prefabricated construction technologies. With over 20 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Soft Robotics, Structures, and Structural Control & Health Monitoring, he demonstrates consistent research excellence. As the principal investigator of numerous national and regional research projects, and a recipient of multiple high-level awards from the China Steel Structure Association and Zhejiang Province, Dr. Feng has shown both academic leadership and practical innovation. His international exposure as a Visiting Scholar at Kyoto University and his role in training future engineers across disciplines further underscore his qualifications. Dr. Feng’s contributions significantly advance the field of intelligent structural systems and make him an outstanding candidate for a Best Researcher Award.
Ph.D. graduate student, Hebei University of Technology, China
Zhendong Zhao is a passionate Ph.D. graduate student at the School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Hebei University of Technology, China . With a strong foundation in control science and engineering, Zhendong is deeply involved in cutting-edge research in embodied intelligence and robotics powered by large language models (LLMs). His dedication to integrating AI with robotics has already led to the development of novel frameworks that enhance collaborative and autonomous robotic systems 🤖.
Zhendong Zhao is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering at Hebei University of Technology. His academic path has been rooted in artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on integrating LLMs into real-world robotic applications. He has been trained in advanced AI theories, machine learning, and robotic systems that lay the groundwork for his research endeavors 📚.
As a doctoral researcher at Hebei University of Technology, Zhendong Zhao has contributed to developing innovative robotic frameworks. His research focuses on leveraging large language models to enhance robot collaboration, especially in healthcare contexts like nursing robots. Despite his early career stage, Zhendong has demonstrated remarkable potential through independent research and publications in top-tier journals 🧪.
While no formal awards have been mentioned yet, Zhendong Zhao’s impactful research and publication record already highlight his contributions to AI and robotics. His work has earned attention through prestigious platforms such as IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and Bioengineering, positioning him as a rising researcher in the field 🏆.
Zhendong’s research centers around embodied intelligence and LLM-based dual-arm robotics. He introduced a dual-agent framework named DABICO for task planning in nursing robots. This system builds a dual-agent (left-arm and right-arm) structure that emphasizes inter-agent communication and validation mechanisms. His research pushes the frontier of how LLMs can coordinate physical tasks across robotic limbs in real-time, especially for bimanual coordination tasks in caregiving robots 🦾.
Zhendong Zhao stands out as a forward-thinking Ph.D. researcher who merges AI theory with practical robotic implementations. With multiple publications in high-impact journals and a focused vision for advancing embodied intelligence, Zhendong is poised to become a significant contributor to the future of intelligent robotics.
The Multi-Agentization of a Dual-Arm Nursing Robot Based on Large Language Models
📅 Published: 2025
📚 Journal: Bioengineering
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering12050448
🔁 Cited by: Crossref-indexed (specific citation count pending)
A Dual-Agent Collaboration Framework Based on LLMs for Nursing Robots to Perform Bimanual Coordination Tasks
📅 Published: 2025
📚 Journal: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2025.3533476
🔁 Cited by: Crossref-indexed (specific citation count pending)
PhD Student, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Zahid Ullah is a passionate researcher in mechanical and electrical engineering, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. With an extensive background in teaching and research, Zahid has significantly contributed to various fields, including human-robot interaction, control systems, and renewable energy technologies. His diverse academic and professional experiences make him a well-rounded academic committed to innovation. 🌍🔧
Zahid Ullah holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University (ongoing), an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Abasyn University, Peshawar, Pakistan, and an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan. He also earned a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan. 🎓📚
Zahid has served as a research assistant and lecturer in various academic institutions in Pakistan, including Abasyn University, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, and the Government Polytechnic Institute, Mardan. His experience spans teaching mathematics, physics, and engineering subjects, conducting lab practicals, and guiding students through their academic journeys. He has also participated in numerous national and international conferences and training programs. 🧑🏫🔬
Zahid’s research interests lie in robotics, human-robot interaction, control systems, renewable energy systems, and sensor fault detection. His work in impedance modulation through electromagnetic brakes in physical human-robot interaction and MPPT control techniques for wind energy systems demonstrates his innovative approach to addressing technological challenges. 🤖⚡
Zahid has earned certifications in Big Data Analytics, Control Automation, and SCADA/HMI implementation. His participation in international programs like the Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan and the IEEE Robotics Competition in Thailand highlights his active involvement in global scientific communities. 🏆🌟
Zahid Ullah has co-authored impactful research, including publications on variable damping actuators in robotics and sensor fault detection in UAVs. His work has been cited in various prestigious journals, contributing to advancements in robotics and energy systems. 📑🔗
Ullah, Zahid, Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, and Witaya Wannasuphoprasit. “Variable Damping Actuator Using an Electromagnetic Brake for Impedance Modulation in Physical Human–Robot Interaction.” Robotics 12, no. 3 (2023): 80. Cited by Robotics journal (2023)
Maqsood, Hamid, et al. “Novel sensor fault detection and isolation for an unmanned aerial vehicle.” In IEEE IBCAST (2021), pp. 486-493. Cited by IEEE (2021)
Khan, Umar Habib, et al. “Backstepping based MPPT control technique for permanent magnet synchronous generator wind energy conversion system.” In IEEE iCoMET (2020), pp. 1-7. Cited by IEEE (2020)
PHD, UNI.CT, Italy
Rossana Smeriglio is a dedicated psychologist with extensive experience in working with vulnerable populations, including unaccompanied minors and individuals with cognitive impairments. She has actively contributed to various community and research settings in Italy, applying her expertise in psychological assessment and rehabilitation.
Mechatronics Engineering, Shantou University, China
Han-Jui Chang (Henry Chang) is an accomplished engineer and academic with over 20 years of experience in the engineering and manufacturing industries. Currently an Associate Professor at Shantou University, he specializes in industrial production processes, engineering materials, and molding simulation. Henry has extensive experience in project design, customer service, and sales in the field of injection molding, as well as in research and development of new technologies. His career is marked by his dedication to both practical industry applications and academic excellence. 🌍🎓
Doctorate in Industrial Education from Universidad Metropolitana (2015-2018) 🏫. Master of Science in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering from National Formosa University (2005-2007) 🔧📐.
Henry Chang has a diverse professional background with over 20 years in engineering and manufacturing. His roles have spanned from Service Engineer to Associate Professor, demonstrating his versatility in technical customer service, research and development, project management, and teaching. Henry has significant experience in stress analysis, plant layout, and developing innovative engineering solutions, particularly in the field of injection molding and mechanical systems. His international experience includes roles across Taiwan, China, and Europe, with a focus on customer relationship management, product development, and market expansion. 🌏💼
Henry Chang’s research interests are centered on optimizing manufacturing processes, particularly through the application of advanced algorithms like NSGA-II and Kriging models. He is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of manufacturing, specifically in areas such as injection molding, five-axis machine tools, and innovative material applications. His research combines practical engineering applications with advanced theoretical methods, contributing to the development of new technologies in the field. 🧬🔬
Best Paper Award at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (2018) 🏅. Recognized for his innovative contributions to the evaluation of five-axis machine tools and manufacturing optimization methods. 🥇
Chang, H., Sun, Y., Lu, S., & Zhang, G. (2023). Application of the NSGA-II Algorithm and Kriging Model to Optimize the Process Parameters for the Improvement of the Quality of Fresnel Lenses. Polymers, 15, 3403. Polymers Journal (SCI/Q1, IF=5.0) 🔍
Chang, H. (2018). Using a Cone Frustum Part in the Evaluation of Multiple Types of Five-Axis Machine Tools with the Taguchi Method. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing. IEEE Conference (Best Paper Award) 🏅
Chang, H., Chen, S.-L., & Lee, P.-Y. (2017). Applying a Pyramid Part in the Performance Evaluation of Multiple Types of Five-Axis Machine Tools. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, pp1–7. 📖
Han-Jui Chang’s extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing, combined with his academic contributions and recognition in the field, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. He has demonstrated expertise in developing innovative solutions, optimizing manufacturing processes, and contributing to the academic community. However, further enhancing his research impact through increased publications, citations, and broader professional engagement could solidify his standing as a top contender for the award. Overall, his achievements and contributions align well with the criteria for the award, and he has the potential to make an even more significant impact in the future.
Scientific Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Spain
🎓 Dr. Francisco M. Sánchez Margallo is a distinguished expert in minimally invasive surgery, currently serving as the Scientific Director of the Jesús Usón Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. With a Doctorate Cum Laude from the University of Extremadura, he has been instrumental in advancing surgical technologies, leading numerous national and European research projects, and contributing significantly to clinical practices. He is a member of various prestigious surgical and research societies and continues to drive innovation in the field.
📚 Dr. Sánchez Margallo earned his Doctorate Cum Laude from the University of Extremadura (UEX) in 1999, a distinction that also earned him the National Award from the Royal Academy of Doctors.
💼 Dr. Sánchez Margallo joined the Jesús Usón Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery in 1995 as Endoscopy Coordinator. Over the years, he has assumed increasing responsibilities, including Laparoscopy Coordinator, Director of the Surgical Area (2000), and eventually becoming the Scientific Director in 2007. His expertise has been pivotal in numerous high-impact research projects and clinical advancements in minimally invasive techniques.
🔬 Dr. Sánchez Margallo’s research primarily revolves around minimally invasive techniques and surgical technologies. He has been a part of over 100 national and European research projects, making significant contributions to laparoscopic surgery, thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, and surgical robotics. His work has led to the development of innovative procedures, such as laparoscopic Heineke-Mikulicz pyloroplasty and prostatic artery microembolization.
🏆 Dr. Sánchez Margallo has been recognized with the prestigious National Award from the Royal Academy of Doctors and has been accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). He holds leadership positions in multiple international and national surgical societies and research platforms.
📖 Dr. Sánchez Margallo has published 260 articles in high-impact journals, contributed to several books and book chapters, and holds numerous industrial property registrations. His work is widely cited, reflecting his influence in the field of minimally invasive surgery.
Laparoscopic Heineke-Mikulicz Pyloroplasty: A Novel Approach in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Year: 2010, Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery – Cited by: 45 articles.
Microembolization of the Prostatic Artery: Advancing Urological Procedures – Year: 2012, Urology Journal – Cited by: 60 articles.
Innovations in Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery – Year: 2015, Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Cited by: 38 articles.
Dr. Francisco M. Sánchez Margallo is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His extensive leadership in minimally invasive surgery, significant research contributions, clinical innovations, and international recognition make him a standout figure in his field. While broadening his impact and increasing public engagement could enhance his profile, his current achievements clearly demonstrate excellence in research and innovation. He is well-deserving of recognition for his contributions to the advancement of surgical techniques and medical research.